Toni Braxton's praise for Leona

Updated: September 23, 2009

Toni Braxton has revealed she is a fan of Leona Lewis - because she reminds her of herself.

The He Wasn't Man Enough singer introduced the British star during music spectacular VH1 Divas and said before the show how much she liked her.

"I love all the divas here tonight and I shouldn't have a favourite but I do and it's Leona Lewis - she kind of reminds me of a combination of me and Mariah Carey, that's why I like her," she said.